Ariana Grande subtly shades Carrie Underwood’s a cappella performance at Donald Trump's inauguration. 'Girl, find the note...'

Pop superstar Ariana Grande stirred up a social media frenzy after “liking” an Instagram post shading Carrie Underwood’s a cappella rendition of America the Beautiful during Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony.

The Instagram post humorously paired a screenshot of Vice President Kamala Harris’ stoic expression with a caption referencing RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars contestant Coco Montrese’s iconic “Girl, find the note” moment. The post quickly caught fans’ attention, especially when eagle-eyed users noticed Grande’s interaction.

“Ariana liked this lmfao ��,” one fan exclaimed, while another added, “ARIANA HAHAH.” The cheeky commentary about Underwood’s performance spread like wildfire, with some joking about the technical glitch that led to the impromptu a cappella moment.


Underwood, 41, was forced to adapt on the spot when an audio malfunction disrupted her performance. Ever the professional, she mouthed, “I can just sing it,” before delivering her rendition without accompaniment. While some praised her for handling the situation gracefully, others couldn’t resist the light-hearted memes that followed.

Grande’s subtle endorsement of the playful jab reignited discussions about her candid social media activity. Meanwhile, Underwood has yet to comment on the viral moment.

The evening’s festivities continued with performances from artists like Billy Ray Cyrus, Rascal Flatts, and Parker McCollum, while Trump’s family stole the spotlight with their glitzy attire. Melania Trump dazzled in a strapless gown, while Ivanka Trump turned heads in custom Givenchy.

Though Underwood’s performance may have been overshadowed by technical issues and meme-worthy moments, it certainly left a lasting impression—and became another chapter in the colorful world of inauguration pop culture.